MINNEAPOLIS —Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio will not travel with the team for a two-game road trip to Utah and Denver because of back spasms. The Timberwolves play the Jazz on Wednesday and the Nuggets on Thursday. Coach Rick Adelman said the team is just being cautious with Rubio, who is coming back from a torn ACL in his left knee. He has averaged 18.3 minutes, 4.2 points and four assists in five games this season. Adelman said some of Rubio’s back issues could be caused by him overcompensating for a knee that has not returned to full strength. Rubio hopes to be ready to play Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Associated Press

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